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RoveConcepts vs Inferior Reproductions

In the last couple of years, there has been a surge of companies that are trying to meet the demand of iconic design reproductions.  Due to lack of competition, these companies often take shortcuts in the quality of material and craftsmanship in order to maximize profit. As a result, their finished product lacks the quality and finer details of the original piece. Moreover, they often charge a large premium to their customers despite the lack of quality in their product. We feel the need to share product knowledge with our customers, so they can make informed comparisons between RoveConcepts' selections and the low-grade reproductions flooding into the market.

RoveConcepts vs Cheap Online Stores

Have you come across a really cheap online store that claims top quality material, yet the pictures they show you are small, low resolution, or just inconsistent in backgrounds? This is because they can't show you the close up pictures of their actual product. They hide behind the obscurity of their product pictures and count on their buyers to assume all reproductions are made the same.

Compare For Yourself

We are not all talk. We encourage all customers to visit our sample room so they may compare the price and quality differences first hand. For online customers, we do our very best to present high resolution pictures and magnified details so you can spot all the finer details of our furniture and compare them with others.

The Bottom Line

You will find that Barcelona chair reproductions (without ottoman) will range from $450 to $1700. Practically all of these will be inferior versions of this chair. Storefronts are usually the ones charging $1700 each chair to cover costs, despite still selling an inferior item. You simply need to look at the products, in person or through pictures, to see the shortcuts we have shown below. These inferior versions are so poorly constructed that you can expect them to last just 3 to 6 months.  We may not be the absolute cheapest in price, but we do carry the highest quality reproductions and deliver the highest value dollar for dollar by far. Our iconic pieces are built to last so you may enjoy them for many years to come.

 

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RoveConcepts reproduction
Other reproductions
  • The cushions are made from the same fine dimensions as the orignal
  • The whole chair including the buttons, piping, back and the bottom of the chair are made with 100 full grain aniline leather
  • Pure solid stainless steel bar frame, polished to a mirror like finish
  • The cushions themselves are made from a durable high density foam that keeps its shape for many years to come
  • Supporting straps are made from thick leather for best durability.
  • 100% Full grain aniline leather, rather than wearing out will develop a patina over time.
  • Incorrect cushion dimensions give this reproduction a very bulky look
  • The piping, buttons, back of the chair are usually constructed of Pleather, the result is a product that falls apart just after 3-6 months.
  • Cheap reproductions are often constructed with lower grade leather
  • The polish work on the frame is uneven and usually made with very thin steel.
  • The poor quality cushions becomes saggy and loses its shape in just a short period.
  • Straps are constructed with flimsy PU leather.

Reproduction Comparison
 


RoveConcepts reproduction
Other Reproductions
  • True to original. Front and rear chair side corners and top and bottom corners on back have no seams. 1 piece of leather is used and sewn together at a singler center point in the back
  • True to original. The rear seat cushion edge features an angular contour cut to compliment the angle of the frame
  • True to original.  The chair base features 9 support straps and ottoman features 7
  • The corners of all sides are sewn indivdually, this is the easiest way to spot a cheap reproduction.
  • The square shape of the cushion does not sit flush with the frame
  • The number of straps varies, as the more corners they cut the more profit

 


RoveConcepts reproduction
Other reproduction
  • 100% Full grain aniline leather, rather than wearing out will develop a patina over time. 
  • Full grain leather gives a soft and supple touch making the chair extremely comfortable
  • Most are made with half or top grain leather, this type of leather are hard and rough to the touch and does not feel natural.

Reproduction Comparison
 


RoveConcepts reproduction
Other Reproductions
  • True to original. Thinner profile dense cushion armrest
  • True to original. Thinner sleek piping
  • The armrest is bulky and the armrest padding is hard and uncomfortable
  • Piping is significantly thicker


RoveConcepts reproduction
Other Reproductions
  • The cushion are nicely flush against the wooden shell
  • Gaps can be seen on both sides as the cushions are poorly stuck on.

RoveConcepts reproduction
Other Reproductions
  • Wooden shell features 7 ply’s of cross grain engineered wood
  • Shell is Kiln dry stabilized to prevent warping or cracking
  • 4 coats of no wax UV cured scratch resistant polyurethane finish on the wooden shell
  • 15 degree perma-tilt base
  • Usually made with cheaper wood materials that crack or scratch easy
  • No protective coat on the wood shell results in color fading.
  • The tilt is often off and not true to the original.

 



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